'Individualistic' Romeo shows he can shine in Racela's team-first concept

FEU star Terrence Romeo, who was suspended by Racela even before the season could start after coming in late for a preseason match, also said all the right things after the game. Jerome Ascano

IS Terrence Romeo a changed man?

The athletically gifted Far Eastern University star, who some feel is too individualistic for comfort, proved right off the bat that he can play within the team-first concept being espoused by new coach Nash Racela.

The flamboyant guard was a sight to behold in the Tamaraws' 89-78 opening win over University of the East, coming just short of a triple-double in a performance embellished by his 23 points and nine rebounds.

More importantly, Romeo turned an unlikely playmaker for the Tamaraws, issuing 12 of the team's 24 assists in the match - most of them to fellow star RR Garcia.

Romeo, who was suspended by Racela even before the season could start after coming in late for a preseason match, also said all the right things after the game.